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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[The Warp Band flickers to life, showing what is at first a somewhat wobbly image of a rather large and fancy bedchamber - an ornate rug on the floor, a large hand-carved wooden bureau, and a canopy bed.  As the camera stabilizes, however, it becomes quickly apparent that there is someone in the bed.  It's hard to tell exactly who at first, as all that's visible is a large shifting mess of blankets, but soon enough there's a loud squeaky sneeze that reveals the mystery figure as Lenna.  She lets out a few heavy breaths and a groan, throwing half of the covers off of her but clinging to the rest of them at the same time.  She's clad in a modest silk nightgown, her hair a mess around her horns as one of her legs dangles out and over the side of the bed, a single fluffy Flareon slipper falling to the floor as her toes curl from the air hitting her bare foot.  The bed itself is flanked by a Gallade and a Lucario, stony-faced as ever as they watch over their trainer, who pulls herself up into a sitting position with a sniffle and a groan.]

Ohhhhhhh... my head...

[In response, the unseen cameraman lets out the telltale cry of a very concerned Dragonite, causing Lenna to blink blearily in its direction before her eyes go wide.]

A-Alexander, turn that off...!  I can't be seen like this!

[Flushing even more than she was before from what is an obvious illness, Lenna pulls the covers as far up over her as they will go, drawing her legs up under the blankets and huddling there in embarrassment.  She tries to wave her hand frantically at the camera, but it ends up flopping down in front of her - she's just too tired.  Defeated, she lets out a short sigh.]

Ah... I-I'm sorry, everyone.  Alexander must have been worried.  But I'll be fi... i... ah... c-choo!

[With that, and a frustrated groan, she flops back against her pillows.  Clearly she could use a bit of help, but is too proud to ask for it.  It's always the ones who spend all their time helping others who have the hardest time accepting it themselves.]

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[windyflower]

[....]

There's nothing to apologize for but I must insist, I'm afraid you are not fine!

You need your rest, Mis....Lenna!

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Lenna is grateful that Fuuka is using voice only. If only Alexander would shut off the video on her end. Even from her voice alone, it's easy to tell how congested she is.]

It's just a summer cold.

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[windyflower]

But still, it would be best if you gotten some rest. Perhaps I can assist you in whatever might make you feel better?

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Oh, I couldn't ask you to do something like that...

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[windyflower]

But I don't mind and it seems like you're really sick. I think it's the least I can do for you!

[That and she doesn't want her to get sicker!]

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[niepokonany]

Well, that's not gonna do.

[He's smiling, but he's always been a pretty transparent person, and his worry is pretty obvious. Lenna took care of him when he was sick and tearing himself apart, didn't she? He probably owes her.]

Are you home? I'm coming home. Mieszko, come over here! Everyone else, in the Warp Band!

[A Rapidash whinnies offscreen as Feliks begins stuffing his belongings quickly into his bags.]

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

W-what...? You're coming here? Right now? But I'm not even decent...!

[Lenna knows full well Feliks does what Feliks wants, but that doesn't mean she can't at least try.]

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[niepokonany]

Well, yeah. It'll take me an hour or so to get back to the city, so I'm getting a move on now!

But if you're decent enough for the Warp Band, you're decent enough for me, so don't push yourself, 'kay?

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

It wasn't exactly my choice...

[She puffs out her cheeks a bit as she pulls the blankets back up.]

Alexander can be so pushy sometimes.

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[niepokonany]

Mmhm.

[He attaches his bags to the Rapidash's saddle, then the camera jiggles around as he swings up onto his back.]

He can start a club with some of my Pokemon friends. Probably a "like attracts like" thing with me and them, though?

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[faithfulflame]

[Seeing this? Rei is a little bit perplexed. What does she do in this situation? Does she...go...take care of Lenna? Or call Ami? Or send a Pokemon? Ultimately, she settles on starting towards the Tycoon estate on Casius with Sarek in tow. The Beheeyem is more than happy to help, bobbing along behind her as she rides.]

Lenna-san, a summer cold? Is that it?

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Mhm...

[Lenna nods, sniffling again. For all she's used to taking care of other people, she can be a bit of a baby when she's the one who needs care.]

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[faithfulflame]

Well, I'll be there shortly.

[Note that she's not asking, Lenna. IT may not be life or death, but clearly she's miserable.]

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

I, ah...

[Another sneeze.]

...a-all right.

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[faithfulflame]

[And a few minutes later? Lenna's servants will get a ringing at the door.]

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[pathofheaven]

Grandma said this: "Sickness starts and ends with food." You sound like you require soup.

[ Tendou pops up on the Warp Band. He seems to be out in the wilds, trying to keep an Aerodactyl from chewing on what little plantlife was in the area. Specifically, he was on his way home from the Deep Canyon. ]

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Lenna smiles a bit at that.]

Your grandmother sounds very wise.

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[pathofheaven]

She was my first and finest teacher.

[ Tendou nods. He clearly thinks very fondly of her. ]

Unfortunately I'm out here in the wilds so I cannot be of more help, but try to get good food and good rest. I'm sure you'll be fine soon enough.

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Yes... I'll certainly try.

[sniffle]

Several of my friends are coming to bring food and medicine, so I think I'll be all right.

[Although she still seems a bit embarrassed at having to be babied like that.]

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[pathofheaven]

Let your friends take care of you, and take care of them in return.

Yes, that sounds like a good way to live.

[ Says the man with no close friends. (Except his Pokemon.) ]

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[second_destiny]

Don't tell me you're fine. What do you need?

[Straight to the point, this one.]

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

A-Asemu!

[Lenna blushes again, fussing with the blankets and trying to look less like a total mess.]

I'm all right, really!

[second_destiny]

[Sigh.]

I told you not to say that. I don't buy it for a second.

Now, let me help. If I don't, I'll just worry more, all right?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

...All right.

[Well, that didn't take much. He can't stop her from pouting, though.]

[second_destiny]

[He nods. That's better.]

So what do you need?